Precautions And Procedures - Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual

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Precautions and Procedures
General Precautions
Please read the following precautions carefully before
performing the airbag system service. Observe the
i n s t r u c t i o n s d e s c r i b e d i n t h i s m a n u a l , o r t h e a i r b a g s
c o u l d a c c i d e n t a l l y d e p l o y a n d c a u s e d a m a g e o r i n j u r i e s .
. Except when performing electrical inspections,
always turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect
the negative cable from the battery. and wait at least
3 m i n u t e s b e f o r e b e g i n n i n g w o r k .
NOTE: The memory is not erased even if the ignition
switch is turned OFF or the battery cables are
disconnected Irom the baftery.
' Use replacement parts which are manufactured tolhe
same standards and quality as the original parts Do
not inslall used SRS parts. Use only new parts when
making SRS repairs.
. Carefully inspect any SRS part before you install it.
Do not install anV part that shows signs of being
dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks
or deformation.
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. Before removing any ofthe SRS parts (including
disconnection of the connectors), always disconnect
the SRS connector.
. Use only a digital multimeter to check the system. lf it
is not a Honda multimeter, make sure its output is 10
mA (0.01 A) or less when switched to the lowest value
in the ohmmeter range. A tester with a higher output
could cause accidental deployment and possible
I n l u r y .
. Do not put objects on the front passenger's airbag.
. The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit.
Be sure to get the customer's radio code and write
down the frequencies for the radio's preset stations
before disconnecting the battery cable.
. Before returning the vehicle to the customer, enter
the radio code, then enter the customer's radio
station oresets, and set the clock. Do the idle learn
procedure (see page 1 '1-'149).
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Steering-related Precautions
Cable Reel Alignment
. Misalignment of the cable reel could cause an open in
the wiring, making the SRS system and the horns
inoperative. Center the cable reel whenever the
following is performed (see step 6 on page 23-137).
- Installation ofthe steering wheel
- lnstallation ofthe cable reel
- lnstallation ofthe steering column
- Other steering-related adjustment or installation
. Do not disassemble the cable reel.
. Do not apply grease to the cable reel.
. l f t h e c a b l e r e e l s h o w s a n y s i g n s o f d a m a g e . r e p l a c e
it with a new one. For example, it does not rotate
smoothlv.
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